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    Windows Server Monitoring

    I hope I don't come across as horibly spammy on my third post here but I would like to share some info on a project that I've been working on. I know when it comes to free monitoring solutions we're all basically stuck with Nagios or some sort of Linux based product that is typically ugly and...
  2. kemical

    OneDrive storage options change

    Microsoft's Onedrive Team have blogged that storage plans are to be changed: Link Removed So storage for normal users will drop to 5GB which if you already have data stored online you'll need to back it up. There are several free alternatives to be found around the Internet and if your...
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    Windows 10 gateways, modems - digital

    Hello I am trying to find the least costly, most private way of receiving TV, PC, and phone. I cuerrently have a Comcast gateway for my digital phone, my own router which works with the Comcast gateway for internet and Comcast cable for TV. I could get another phone company and just use a modem...
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    Windows 10 Deprecated Features with Alternatives

    When Windows 10 releases, don't be surprised if a few of your favorite things are missing. read more Continue reading...
  5. Ralph Bromley

    microsoft office for android, mixed results and feelings

    I've been using my Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 as my primary device in recent months as opposed to my desktop As I am trying to embrace the mobile age and one of the things that I'm a little bit disappointed in is that a lot of its office apps are not too good with a lot of catches like subscriptions...
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    Windows 7 Looking for simple drawing program for notes.

    I have a windows 7 computer with a stylus pen and I often use the pen like I would use a piece of scratch paper (sometimes with someone looking on). I've been using "paint.exe" - a program created around the time of the dinosaurs, but it still works. As simple as this program is, it still has 3...
  7. Charles Abrahams

    Windows 8 Adobe Muse Alternative with Expression Web Discontinued & Windows Live Writer Update or Replacement

    Does anyone know why Microsoft canceled support/discontinued Microsoft Expression Web and why Windows Live Essentials, especially Windows Live Writer hasn't been updated in years? Both are great products but Windows Live Writer is my heartbeat but I stopped using it as i realized that Wordpress'...
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    So Long, TrueCrypt: 5 Alternative Encryption Tools That Can Lock Down Your Data

    Don't trust TrueCrypt anymore. Take a look at a few of the options available to you. Link Removed
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    Windows 8 Should I reset My Computer to Factory Default

    Hello, I have owned an alienware x51 gamin desktop for the past year and a half and I'm considering restoring it to factory default to enhance the performance and fix some issues. Over the years I have been actively installing many 3rd party utilities and apps that have changed system files and...
  10. Ralph Bromley

    VIDEO Good (linux) alternatives to windows XP

    Well the clock is ticking XP folks, less then a month for now XP will be unsupported and you will have to choose what to do. If you want to keep your old hardware thats fine, as these alternatives are good if you dont like the fancy new Windows 8 or 8.1. Just keep in mind no OS will ever fully...
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    Windows 8 Dell Venue 8 Pro alternative to media library for viewing pictures

    Has anyone found an alternative to the default photo viewer in windows 8.1? Or alternatively, how to change the way it sorts my folders. At the moment, all my old folders are showing first and my new folders are showing last which is a pain. Schwizer
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    Windows 8 Troubleshooting Telnet Connection Issues Between Windows 7 and Windows 8 on LAN

    Hi all. I am not originally a windows user, mainly use fedora 20 but on 2 of my laptops there are windows 8 and windows 7 installed. Originally I wanted to have access via ssh to them from my fedora machine. But keep getting disconnected than I tried connecting one windows 7 machine to one...
  13. R

    Windows 7 Calendar software to download?

    I have been using Google Calendar and wanted a change so am looking for some free calendar software. i am having a few problems finding any so are there any out there and if so what are the best ones to use?
  14. J

    Windows 8 Import Emails (Form Outlook 2011 for Mac to Windows Outlook 2013)

    Hi Everybody, I am in search of best solution for transferring mails from outlook (mac) to outlook (windows). There are a lot of mails that i need to transfer. I have looked into many forums for the solutions but most are for making IMAP account and all. I don't have such a good technical hand...
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    Windows 8.1 Which freeware are you using to replace MS Office?

    Are you using Microsfot Office? If not, which freeware are you using to replace MS Office?
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    Windows 7 alternatives to itunes?

    i want to rid my computer of anything apple related. im getting sick of everything being confusing and difficult to use. and the new itunes update did not help. problem is i have an iphone. and cant sync without i tunes. or can i? ive heard something about winamp able to sync ipods. but cant...
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    What applications do I use on Windows after moving from MAC?

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    What applications do I use on Windows after moving from MAC?

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    Windows 8 11 Winning Alternatives to Windows 8's Built-in Apps

    Not all of the new Windows 8 apps are 5-star winners. Allow us to suggest some worthy options. Link Removed
  20. billzant

    Windows 7 Help Needed: Windows 7 Search Not Working and Indexing Issues

    Dear Forum, I would welcome some help with the search. I have tried a number of things with this and it doesn't work. Windows 7 Home Premium Sp1 This is what happens now:- Control panel indexing options. Indexing in progress. O items indexed. I now click pause to stop wasting resources. I...
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